Andre Agassi, the legendary eight-time Grand Slam champion, has sparked intrigue with a four-word hint that he might take on a coaching role with Holger Rune, following an exciting training collaboration ahead of the Citi Open. As of 06:11 AM WAT on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the 55-year-old American’s cryptic social media post—“Let’s see where this goes”—has set tongues wagging after a three-day training block with the 22-year-old Danish star in Washington, D.C. This development comes as Rune, ranked world No. 8, prepares for his first-round match against Alexandre Muller or a qualifier at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, which began on July 21 and runs through July 27.
The link-up originated months ago when Rune, seeking extra input to stabilize his game, reached out to Agassi via text, a move he discussed during a media session on July 20. “I thought now was a good moment to reach out to Agassi because my base is back and I’m playing well again,” Rune explained, noting his past coaching changes had disrupted his progress. The sessions, conducted alongside Rune’s primary coach Lars Christensen, focused on refining his already potent return game and adding strategic depth, with Agassi bringing a perspective Rune described as “unlike anything I’ve experienced before.” The American, whose last notable coaching stint was with Novak Djokovic from 2017-2018, appeared engaged, working closely with Christensen to align their approaches.
Agassi’s hint, posted late on July 22, suggests openness to a more permanent role, though he emphasized in interviews that it’s currently a trial. “Holger’s got a lot of potential, and I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned,” he said, leaving room for interpretation. Rune, who won the Barcelona Open in 2025 but suffered six first-round losses, including at Wimbledon to Nicolas Jarry, sees this as a chance to emulate Agassi’s success, including his 1999 French Open title on clay—Rune’s best surface. Fans on X are buzzing, with @tennislegendz calling it “a dream team in the making,” though sentiment remains speculative pending confirmation.
This potential partnership arrives at a pivotal moment for Rune, who aims to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the No. 1 spot. His 2025 season, marked by an Indian Wells final and a 27-15 record, shows promise, but consistency has eluded him. Agassi’s expertise—spanning his 870-346 career record and two US Open titles at this venue—could address this, especially with the US Open looming on August 24. As the morning sun rises at 06:11 AM WAT, the tennis world watches closely, with Agassi’s four-word tease hinting at a coaching alliance that could reshape Rune’s trajectory, blending veteran wisdom with youthful ambition on the hard courts of North America.
